Fashion

Mode Suisse 2025: Swiss fashion's "quiet hope" speaks volumes

Twenty-two designers and well over 100 looks may not be unusual for a fashion week. However, the annual Mode Suisse is not a sprawling, multi-day event, but a single, condensed evening celebrating Swiss talent. The several hours long soirée began at 2pm GMT with a showroom. Guests previewed the looks before the collections were moved backstage,...

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Retail|Interview

Robert Talbott returns to Madison Avenue with flagship launch during NYFW

Californian menswear brand Robert Talbott has returned to Madison Avenue, coinciding with the opening of its new flagship store with the start of New York Fashion Week. Hosting an invite-only cocktail celebration on Wednesday evening at its new store, the event coincides with the brand’s 75th anniversary while signalling its commitment to...

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400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk, BRC warn

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that 400 large-format stores, from department stores to supermarkets, are at risk of closure if the Government forces them into its proposed higher business rates tax band. New research from the BRC reveals that large stores would be at risk if they are included in the Government’s new business...

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Vince Q2 sales drop, diversifies sourcing to reduce tariff exposure

Vince Holding Corp., a global contemporary retailer, reported its financial results for the second quarter, which ended on August 2, 2025. Despite a slight overall decrease in net sales, the company's direct-to-consumer segment showed strong growth, and its gross margin saw an improvement. Despite the macroeconomic uncertainty, the company's...

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